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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.60, 12,262.08 and 2,330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.60, 12,262.08 and 2,330.84 is: 3,495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.60 : 12,262.08 = 2,330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.60/12,262.08 = 2,330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.60x = 12,262.08 × 2,330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.60x = 28,580,946.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,580,946.55/8,175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.88

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